Why Do You Think Everyone Is Watching?The science behind social embarrassment

The Logic Glitch

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The Logic Glitch

A Cornell psychology student walks into a classroom wearing a bright yellow Barry Manilow t-shirt, convinced he is the center of attention. The results of this experiment reveal the "Spotlight Effect," a cognitive bias where we drastically overestimate how much other people notice our appearance and behavior. Understanding this mental glitch can liberate us from the fear of judgment.

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